Edward Goddin
Monroe
Summary
Dynamic Forklift Operator with extensive experience at Brookshires Grocery Warehouse, excelling in equipment maintenance and safety compliance. Proven ability to enhance warehouse productivity through effective team collaboration and precise load securing. Committed to maintaining high standards of quality assurance and workplace organization in fast-paced environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Forklift Operator
Brookshires Grocery Warehouse
Monroe
01.2023 - 09.2023
- Loaded, unloaded, transported and stacked materials through careful operation of various warehouse equipment.
- Received incoming shipments; verifying quantity, condition, labeling accuracy and conformance to purchase order specifications.
- Picked up warehouse debris and deposited waste into appropriate piles and stacked baled trash.
- Communicated with team members to coordinate efficient and accurate movements.
- Tied and secured loads to prevent shifting or damage to items.
- Ensured safety procedures were followed when operating forklifts.
- Loaded and unloaded goods from vehicles, ensuring secure and damage-free handling.
- Secured loads on pallets to minimize damage and worker injuries.
- Collaborated with team members on various tasks related to storage and transport operations.
- Communicated with supervisor and other warehouse staff to coordinate work.
- Performed daily maintenance checks on forklifts to ensure optimal performance.
- Estimated weights, heights, and centers of balance to make precise placements.
- Reported any damages or malfunctions of equipment immediately to supervisor and manager.
- Loaded pallets onto trailers for shipment.
- Moved freight, stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas and loading docks.
- Performed daily equipment checks to verify proper operation and minimize downtime.
- Complied with safety regulations at all times while operating heavy machinery like forklifts.
- Unloaded delivery trucks with product by hand or utilizing lift-gate truck when needed.
- Operated forklifts to transport materials between loading, processing, and storage areas.
Forklift Operator
Methanex
Geismar
02.2021 - 08.2021
- Loaded, unloaded, transported and stacked materials through careful operation of various warehouse equipment.
- Picked up warehouse debris and deposited waste into appropriate piles and stacked baled trash.
- Communicated with team members to coordinate efficient and accurate movements.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline warehouse operations and increase productivity.
- Loaded and unloaded goods from vehicles, ensuring secure and damage-free handling.
- Secured loads on pallets to minimize damage and worker injuries.
- Performed inspections and made repairs on tractors.
- Performed daily maintenance checks on forklifts to ensure optimal performance.
- Communicated with supervisor and other warehouse staff to coordinate work.
- Reported any damages or malfunctions of equipment immediately to supervisor and manager.
- Loaded pallets onto trailers for shipment.
- Tied and secured loads to prevent shifting or damage to items.
- Moved freight, stock and other materials to and from storage and production areas and loading docks.
- Performed daily equipment checks to verify proper operation and minimize downtime.
- Operated forklifts to transport materials between loading, processing, and storage areas.
- Inspected lifts before use to prevent damage to goods.
- Reported safety and quality issues to management.
Roll Puller
Berry Plastics
Monroe
01.2016 - 12.2017
- Rolled plastic around pallets.
- Removed plastic from pallets.
- Operated finish roller to apply final finish and remove imperfections.
- Collaborated with shipping department to expedite urgent orders.
- Accurately selected products from inventory based on order sheets.
- Communicated with supervisors regarding supply needs or issues.
- Verified product descriptions, quantities, and codes against order sheets to ensure accuracy of orders.
- Operate J Knife
- Add tags to pallets.
Oil Change Technician
Jiffy Lube
Monroe
05.2010 - 02.2016
- Worked alone or as part of team to handle many daily service appointments.
- Answered questions regarding vehicle maintenance and recommended necessary repair work to keep vehicles operating properly.
- Cleaned engine parts and applied anti-corrosion materials when necessary.
- Inspected vehicle components such as brakes, tires, suspension systems, and steering mechanisms.
- Maintained an organized work area that was free from hazardous materials.
- Inspected vehicles for damage and recorded findings to facilitate repairs.
- Adjusted and repaired systems to meet manufacturers' performance specifications.
- Reviewed work orders and discussed with supervisors.
- Performed maintenance inspections, tune-ups, oil changes and other key services.
- Drained motor oil, changed oil filters and greased chassis fittings.
- Checked fluids and maintenance-related parts and topped off or replaced.
- Diagnosed problems with engines using computerized diagnostic equipment.
- Rotated tires and checked brakes on vehicles.
- Completed inspections on every vehicle to check brakes, tires, and fluids.
- Inspected fluid level for steering gear, power steering reservoir, transmission, rear axle housings and shackles.
- Trained and guided employees on correct methods for performing different repairs and maintenance services.
- Performed complete vehicle maintenance inspections and tapped off fluid levels.
Education
Certificate of Technical Studies - Pipe Fitter
ABC Training Center
Baton Rouge, LA10-2017
High School Diploma -
Richwood High School
Monroe, LA05-2005
Skills
- Forklift operation
- Equipment maintenance
- Load securing
- Inventory management
- Safety compliance
- Team collaboration
- Communication skills
- Material handling
- Waste management
- Workplace organization
- Quality assurance
- Heavy equipment operation
- Palletizing
- Warehouse best practices
Certification
- Pipe Fitter Level 1
- Pipe Fitter Level 2
- Pipie Fitter Level 3
Timeline
Forklift Operator
Brookshires Grocery Warehouse
01.2023 - 09.2023
Forklift Operator
Methanex
02.2021 - 08.2021
Roll Puller
Berry Plastics
01.2016 - 12.2017
Oil Change Technician
Jiffy Lube
05.2010 - 02.2016
Certificate of Technical Studies - Pipe Fitter
ABC Training Center
High School Diploma -
Richwood High School
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